Abu Abdullah M. Saleh
Abu Abdullah M. Saleh | |
|---|---|
আবু আবদুল্লাহ এম. সালেহ | |
Saleh in 2026 | |
| Prime Minister's Press Secretary | |
| Assumed office 18 February 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Tarique Rahman |
| Preceded by | Shafiqul Alam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Faridganj Upazila, Chandpur District, Bangladesh |
| Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Education | University of Dhaka (Postgraduate) |
| Occupation | Journalist, politician |
Abu Abdullah M. Saleh (আবু আবদুল্লাহ এম. সালেহ), widely known as 'Saleh Shibly, is a Bangladeshi journalist and politician who serves as the Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman.[1][2] He is a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and has held various roles in media and party communications.
Shibly has over 30 years of experience in journalism, working for prominent outlets in Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. He returned to Bangladesh in December 2025 after years in exile and was appointed to his current position following the formation of the new government in 2026.[3]
Early life and education
Abu Abdullah M. Saleh was born in Faridganj Upazila, Chandpur District, Bangladesh. His village home is in Gobindapur Union.[4] He completed his postgraduate studies at the University of Dhaka.[5] Shibly also holds a PhD in media and administration.[6]
Journalism career
Shibly began his journalism career as a campus reporter for the United News of Bangladesh (UNB).[7] He worked for several leading media organizations, including Daily Banglabazar Patrika, Daily Manabzamin, Radio Today, and Channel i.[8][9]
During the BNP-led four-party alliance government (2001–2006), he served as First Secretary (Press) at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, India.[10]
Shibly held leadership positions in journalistic bodies, serving as General Secretary of the Dhaka Reporters' Unity (DRU) in 2004 and the Dhaka University Journalists' Association in 1994.
In the United Kingdom, he worked as Executive Editor for Channel S, a Bangla-language television channel. He contributed articles on women's empowerment in Bangladesh to the Asian Breeze magazine published by the Kitakyushu Forum on Asian Women (KFAW).[11]
Political career
Shibly joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and became involved in its media operations. In November 2025, he was appointed chief of the BNP press coordination team.[12]
On 3 January 2026, he was appointed Press Secretary to Tarique Rahman, then Acting Chairman of BNP.[13][14]
Following the formation of the new government, on 18 February 2026, Shibly was appointed Press Secretary to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on a contractual basis, with the status of a secretary.[15][16]
He is also a member of the BNP's central election steering committee.
Personal life
References
- ^ "Saleh appointed as press secretary to prime minister". The Daily Star. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Govt appoints Saleh Shibli as PM's press secretary, Ruman made deputy". bdnews24.com. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Saleh Shibly appointed as PM's Press Secy". The Daily Observer. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "ফরিদগঞ্জের কৃতী সন্তান সাংবাদিক সালেহ শিবলী প্রধানমন্ত্রীর প্রেস সচিব" (in Bengali). Chandpur Kantha. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "প্রধানমন্ত্রীর প্রেস সচিব হলেন আবু আবদুল্লাহ এম ছালেহ" (in Bengali). Daily Inqilab. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "প্রধানমন্ত্রীর প্রেস সচিব হলেন সালেহ শিবলী" (in Bengali). Bangla Stream. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Saleh Shibly appointed Tarique Rahman's press secretary". UNB. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Abdus Sattar made Tarique's personal secy, Saleh Shibly press secy". The Business Standard. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "তারেক রহমানের প্রেস সচিব সালেহ শিবলীর পরিচয়" (in Bengali). RTV Online. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Abdus Sattar named personal secretary to Tarique Rahman, Saleh Shibli press aide". bdnews24.com. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "প্রধানমন্ত্রীর প্রেস সচিব হলেন সালেহ শিবলী" (in Bengali). Bangla Stream. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Saleh Shibly appointed Tarique Rahman's press secretary". UNB. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Abdus Sattar, Saleh Shibli appointed as Tarique Rahman's senior aides". Views Bangladesh. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "তারেক রহমানের একান্ত সচিব আব্দুস সাত্তার, প্রেস সচিব সাংবাদিক সালেহ শিবলী" (in Bengali). BSS. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "Govt appoints Saleh Shibly as PM's press secretary, Ruman as deputy". The Business Standard. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
- ^ "প্রধানমন্ত্রীর প্রেস সচিব হলেন আবু আবদুল্লাহ এম ছালেহ" (in Bengali). Daily Inqilab. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 19 February 2026.
External links
- Media related to Abu Abdullah M. Saleh at Wikimedia Commons